STUDENTS of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Santa Mesa, Manila attend the flag ceremony before the opening of classes yesterday. PUP is the biggest state university with 70,000 students in 22 branches and maintains tuition of P12 per unit. PUP Santa Mesa has 40,000 students. (Photo by Ali Vicoy)
Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro’s Geminoid takes the stage during the Global Future 2045 Congress at Lincoln Center in New York. Inset is the robot’s creator.
A CHILD siftas through charcoal for nail or any discarded metal to sell in junk shops at the makeshift charcoal factory in Vitas, Manila. Malacanang yesterday said it is doing its best to eliminate child labor through accessible education. (Photo by Ali Vicoy)
A WEEK after getting married, celebrity couple Maricar Reyes and Richard Poon recalled the moment when the singer met her parents.
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, from left, with forwards LeBron James, Udonis Haslem, and Mike Miller watch during the fourth quarter of Game 5 in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio on Sunday. The Spurs won 114-104, leading the best-of-seven series 3-2. (AP)
Justin Rose, left, of England, celebrates with his wife Kate after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (AP)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, shoots as Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade defends during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio. The Spurs won 114-104. (AP)
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Bidding delay
The bidding of the Aquino Administration’s single most-expensive infrastructure project is expecting a delay after the scheduled opening of bids for the P30-billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) line 1 Cavite extension project on Monday has been deferred for more than a month. Incoming search terms:renee dela rosa wife (2) var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var...
Cayetano cautions CBCP
By HANNAH TORREGOZA Manila, Philippines – Instead of criticizing, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to contribute to nation building by being more patient to the Aquino administration and being constructive. Incoming search terms:cbcp news (2) Read More »
Philippine economy posts 7.8% growth
The Philippines continues to enjoy remarkable economic development this year, notably the investment-grade ratings it received and increased government competitiveness index. On May 30, 2013, the Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 7.8% in the first quarter of 2013, the fastest in Asia. Incoming search terms:economic growth of the philippines 2013 (5)phillipine economy (2)philippines\...
Classroom, teacher deficiencies
ON our DWIZ 882 AM radio show last Monday, which was also the first day of school year 2013-14, I was able to talk to DepEd Assistant Secretary for Planning Jesus Lorenzo Mateo and he gave us updates on how the government’s efforts in ensuring classroom and teacher demand are met on the first day of classes and the rest of the academic year. Read More »
Nat’l Artist Romero, 88
Malacañang has mourned the passing of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Eddie S. Romero, citing his trailblazing accomplishments in both local and global cinema. Romero, a highly acclaimed screenwriter, film director, and producer, passed away Tuesday night. He was 88. “The Aquino administration condoles with the family, friends, colleagues, and numerous admirers of Mr. Romero,”...
Gov’t not troubled by latest survey
Malacañang is unperturbed by the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing an increase in hunger in the last three months. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said surveys are not the only benchmark of the government, noting that there are several government interventions that aim to bring down hunger incidence in the country. Read More »
No help for Lozada
The star witness in the bribery-tainted broadband project is now on his own in facing the graft charges filed against him in court. President Benigno S. Aquino III cannot intervene in the graft complaints against NBN-ZTE whistle-blower Rodolfo Lozada Jr. since these are now in court, according to his deputy spokeswoman Abigail Valte. Read More »
The Philippine Rural Development Program
The National Economic and Development Authority and the Cabinet of the Aquino Administration have approved the allocation of P27.54 billion for the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP), a special program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for inclusive growth and for creating a weather-resilient agri-fishery sector. Read More »
Philippine stock market ranked among world’s top 5 stock markets
The Philippine stock market was ranked by the CNN Money as the fifth top-performing bourse in the world, after Kuwait, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, and Japan, on April 24, 2013. Philippine stocks soared to all-time highs this year, as the country earned its first-ever investment-grade status from Fitch Ratings, one of top three global debt watchers on March 27, 2013, because of the...
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